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1 <br />increase the organic matter content and promote the development of good soil <br />structure. This in turn will enhance revegetation success by providing neces- <br />sary plant nutrients and physically improving the filth and water-use effi- <br />ciency of the cover materials (U. S. Forest Service, 1979). <br />6.3 FERTILIZATION <br />No fertilizer program is recommended at this time because of the very low <br />rainfall (7.5 inches) received at the site. Without adequate rainfall, plants <br />would not effectively use nutrient supplied by fertilizer. Nutrients will be <br />r supplied by the manure incorporated into the soil. However, if supplemental <br />irrigation is provided during seedling establishment, a fertilizer program <br />will be of benefit. Below are nutrients and their corresponding application <br />rates that should be applied and incorporated along with the manure only if <br />supplemental irrigation is provided. An additional application of fertilizer <br />at the same rates listed below should be distributed just prior to seeding <br />(see Section 6.6). <br />Nitrogen 30 lbs/acre <br />' Phosphorous 50 lbs/acre <br />Appendix C contains analytical data for two soil samples collected at the <br />site. <br />~. <br />6.4 EROSION CONTROL <br />The seedbed should be protected from wind and water erosion prior to the <br />establishment of grass by application of a native hay mulch. Approximately <br />3,000 to 4,000 pounds per acre of native hay should be mechanically crimped <br />~j into the soil immediately following planting of the grass. <br />~, r . <br />-38- <br />